Locusts Invade like an Army

⁹ He did this on a day of sacred fasting held in late autumn,^[a] during the fifth year of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah. People from all over Judah had come to Jerusalem to attend the services at the Temple on that day.

²⁰ Then Jehu ordered, “Prepare a solemn assembly to worship Baal!” So they did.

³ When both trumpets are blown, everyone must gather before you at the entrance of the Tabernacle.^[a]

¹² They called for a fast and put Naboth at a prominent place before the people.

⁹ In her letters she commanded: “Call the citizens together for a time of fasting, and give Naboth a place of honor.